Ticks
The blacklegged tick is named for its dark legs, which are a contrast to its pale body. Blacklegged ticks are sometimes called deer ticks.
Blacklegged (Deer) Tick Habits
These ticks like to feed on the blood of white-tailed deer, which is why they are sometimes called deer ticks.
Blacklegged (Deer) Tick Habitat
Blacklegged ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs.
Blacklegged (Deer) Tick Threats
Blacklegged (deer) ticks can spread Lyme Disease.
